THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

Cromwell Argus, Volume III, Issue 142, 30 July 1872, Page 7

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

The Nebraska arrived at Auckland on the 20th July, and was at once boarded by the Health Officer, who reported no sickness. The mails'and luggage were fumigated before being landed. —We extract the following items of interest from the telegraphic summary in the Dunedin papers GENERAL SUMMARY, A Bagdad despatch says that the Royal >lail steamer Cashmere was attacked at Bassooren by pirates, who killed and wounded several persona, and took 34,000 rupees. The Rev. Dr Norman Macleod died on the 16th June. The report of Stanley (the special commissioner of the New York Herald) regarding Hr Livingstone is that the Doctor had traversed the north end of Lake Langamukaka, on his way from Moniyuma to Ujiji, After obtaining stores at the latter place, he returned to Unyanlemenae. He refuses to leave the country, and intends to explore a route between Lakes Unyanlemenae and Nyassa. The famine in Persia is reported to be worse than ever. A fire at Warrington, Lancashire, destroyed many cotton mills, and has thrown a large number of operatives out of employment. The American crew, in the Atlanta, was badly beaten in the International boat-race on the Thames, the English crew winning easily by twenty lengths. There is a lock-out of the builders in London. 20,000 journeymen are out of employment. Cholera is raging in Southern Russia. In connection with the wool market, the Loan Circular of May 30 reports : —Towards the close of the sales, there existed a better Reeling as regarded demand. Considerable irregularity in the bidding was observable. FRANCE. Negotiations for the evacuation of French territory are progressing rapidly. The German Ambassador, Yon Arnim, requires full payment of the indemnity by 2nd March, 1874. GERMANY. Serious troubles are caused by labour movements. 12,000 men at Darmstadt have struck. Strikes have also taken place at Berlin among the engineers. Employers have resolved to meet strikes by locking up their shops and factories, and throwing out of work all employe's, whether they strike or not. The Bill depriving the Jesuits of the right of citizenship has passed the Reiehstadt. ITALY. The Pope has addressed a letter to Cardinal Antonelli, in which he declares that the approaching enforcement of the law suppressing convents in Italy is a violation of International law. He says that the constant encroachments of the Italian Government upon the rights of the Church violate morality and justice ; and it is only a regard for higher interests that prevents him leaving Rome. A conflict between the Holy See and the Italian Government is inevitable ; and a reconciliation impossible. He requests the Cardinal to protest to Foreign Powers. A flood caused by the rising of the river Po caused a fearful calamity. Fertile districts were devastated, and villages swept away. It is estimated that 700 lives were lost. AMERICA. Three hundred Indians invaded Texas, with the intention of relieving chiefs confined in prison. The Presidential canvass is exciting much attention. The friends of each candidate are awaiting the action of the Democratic Convention at Baltimore. If they endorse Greeley and Brown, the contest will be close; but if they choose a third candidate, Grant’s re-election is certain. In San Francisco, it is currently reported I that parties there and in England are putting out feelers for the transfer of the Californian and New Zealand Mail service, giving the present contractors a consideration, and substituting fresh vessels of the most modern type. Artisans and labourers of every description, in New York, have struck for increased pay and eight hours, with uncertain results. The workmen resorted to violence and intimidation in many instances. The police several times dispersed the men on strike by the use of clubs and other weapons. There is an immense attendance at the Boston Peace Jubilee, which is now bein" held. THE ALABAMA ARBITRATION CASE. In the House of Commons, on Juno 14th, Mr Gladstone stated that the United States declined to join the British Government in an application for the adjournment of the Geneva Board. The arbitrators have met at Geneva, all being present. It is thought' in official circles that the Geneva Board may possibly render their decision in relation to the indirect claims substantially satisfactory to both parties, which might obviate the necessity of an adjournment. Owing to the delay caused by the Americans, the arbitrators are strongly inclined to grant England’s request for an adjournment. In America it is stated that all efforts to secure an agreement bee ween the Governments, upon the supplemental article, have been relinquished. On June Ist, England, "ponthe Conference meeting, demanded a Postponement for six months ; hut America, having presented her arguments in full, prorested against further delay. She would not Withdraw; but would leave the responsibility of a future Treaty to fall in the end upon England. Public opinion in America is indifferent as to the result.